Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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